Refillable cosmetics are products repackaged into containers according to consumer requests at refill facilities. Before being sold, these cosmetics must be officially notified to the authorities. The Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) has issued BPOM Regulation No. 12 of 2023 on the Supervision of the Manufacture and Distribution of Cosmetics, which sets forth the guidelines for the use of refillable cosmetics. This regulation aims to reduce plastic waste accumulation in Indonesia through the reuse of cosmetic packaging.
The distribution of refillable cosmetics requires compliance with several specific requirements:
- Cosmetics distributed at refill facilities must have a notification number.
- Only certain categories are permitted for refillable cosmetics, including liquid body soap, liquid antiseptic body soap, liquid hand soap, shampoo, and conditioner.
- Products for baby care are prohibited from being sold in refillable form.
- The sale of cosmetics at refill facilities must be approved by the BPOM Head.
- The owner of the notification number or the refill facility must: (a) Implement sanitation and hygiene standards, (b) Possess technical documentation, and (c) Have adequate storage facilities.
- Refillable cosmetic containers must be labeled with at least the following information: (a) Product name, (b) Notification number, (c) Batch number, (d) Name and address of the manufacturer, (e) Filling date, and (f) Expiry date.
Before selling cosmetics using the refill mechanism, the products must first undergo notification. If individual business operators possess a notification number, they can apply for a proposal to sell cosmetics at a refill facility by meeting the requirements outlined in Article 16 of BPOM Regulation No. 12 of 2023, which includes:
a. Cosmetics distributed at the Refill Facility must have a notification number.
b. The Refill Facility must meet the necessary standards.
c. A sales cooperation agreement document must be included if the cosmetics are sold by a business operator who is not the owner of the notification number.
Reference:
PerBPOM No. 12 Tahun 2023
